Brussels, Belgium: The European Union is ready to help Spain if needed after a collision between two high-speed trains south of Madrid killed 30 people, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday. "We are also ready to support the Spanish authorities in any way that may be needed. It's too early, absolutely t»»»

Frankfurt, Germany: Premium German carmaker Mercedes-Benz will restart a voluntary redundancy programme and is in discussion with unions over further cost-cuts, its chief executive Ola Kaellenius said Wednesday after the firm warned on full-year profits. "Germany accounts for roughly 15 percent of »»»

The two countries celebrate 50 years of friendship and continue working together “You do it because of the relationship, because of long-term engagements, and because of brotherhood,” said Abdulla Salem AlDhaheri, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Democr»»»

British Treasury chief John Healey faces a fine balancing act when he delivers his first budget statement Wednesday, with the economic backdrop made more difficult as a result of the turmoil caused by the Iran war. Healey, who was appointed chancellor of the exchequer in July when Andy Burnham beca»»»

ADEN: A Houthi missile struck the grounds of Aden airport on Wednesday before the group called for the facility to be evacuated, a police source told Agence France-Presse. “A Houthi missile fell within the airport grounds,” the source said.»»»

The 10th edition has attracted a record 40,286,428 students from 60 countries Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, will crown the winners of the 10th Arab Reading Challenge on Thursday at the closing ceremony at Dubai World Tr»»»

Tunis, Oct.28 (TAP) - The Finance and Budget Committees of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) and the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) will hold a joint session on October 29 to hear the Finance Minister on the draft 2027...»»»

The Council of Ministers has proposed that the President of the Republic of Bulgaria issue a decree relieving Admiral Emil Eftimov of his post as Chief of Defence and discharging him from military service, effective January 2, 2027, the government’s press service said here on Wednesday. The proposa»»»

By Staff, Agencies Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused Washington of spreading false claims to justify its economic pressure and energy blockade against Cuba, following a heated confrontation with US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz during a General Assembly debate on Tuesday. Rodriguez s»»»

DOHA Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) convened the third edition of the Leadership Innovation Forum 2026 on Wednesday under the patronage of Chairperson of the QLC Board of Directors, HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani. Held under the theme 'Strategy Before Execution: Building Institutions That»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) HE Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer has highlighted the importance of a farsighted strategic vision and well-established operations to deliver sustainable infrastructure achievements. Speaking on Wednesday during a panel discussion o»»»

Infographic by Abir Qanso Behind the figures lies a deepening humanitarian catastrophe, with tens of thousands of Palestinian women and girls killed or permanently disabled, millions displaced and thousands of families left to endure loss, bereavement, and separation.»»»

Infographic by Abir Qanso Behind the figures lies a deepening humanitarian catastrophe, with tens of thousands of Palestinian women and girls killed or permanently disabled, millions displaced and thousands of families left to endure loss, bereavement, and separation.»»»

By Staff, Agencies Six out of every 10 companies operating in Belgium’s nuclear sector are postponing investment decisions amid uncertainty over the government’s future energy policy, according to a survey by technology federation Agoria cited by broadcaster VRT on Wednesday. The companies are urgi»»»

Exports of Moscow-made goods to CIS countries, particularly Azerbaijan, increased by nearly a quarter, or 23.6%, in the first eight months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, Moscow Deputy Mayor for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov said. "At the direction of the Moscow mayor, the »»»

RIYADH: There are now 151 researchers from King Saud University College of Science named among the world’s top 2 percent of scientists in a global citation-based ranking, a rise of nearly 36 percent, Dr. Zaid Al-Othman, dean of the college, announced recently. Academics at the college attributed th»»»

Doha: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), in collaboration with the RIPE NCC, is delivering a six-week training program to strengthen national technical capabilities in Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) deployment and Internet routing security. The program brings together around 45 memb»»»

Presidential adviser calls for restraint, warning that wars only deepen regional crises Dubai: Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to dialogue and political solutions amid growing regional uncertainty, warning that wars only lead »»»

How the annual occasion aims to connect communities and carry forward a lasting legacy Dubai: The UAE will observe a new annual national occasion, Zayed the Founder Day, from January 7, 2027, dedicated to celebrating the life, legacy and values of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Fou»»»

A nuclear-capable Bulava ballistic missile has struck its designated target at Cape Kanin after being launched from a Pacific Fleet submarine beneath the Sea of Okhotsk early on Wednesday morning. The Russian Ministry of Defence has released video footage of the launch, which was carried out by the»»»

By Staff, Agencies France’s Senate has adopted a controversial bill requiring participants in violent public gatherings to pay for damage caused during unrest, in a move that has sparked concerns over civil liberties and the right to protest. The legislation, known as the “rioters-pay” bill, was ap»»»

By Staff, Agencies Japan reported a potential first case of bird flu this season on Wednesday after a dead wild goose tested positive for the avian influenza virus in a preliminary examination, according to local media. The Environment Ministry said the bird was recovered on Tuesday in Kurihara cit»»»

CM warns of flash flood risks in mountainous areas until 8pm on Wednesday Dubai: The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a flash flood alert on Wednesday as heavy rain fell over Shees and Wadi Al Helo in Sharjah, warning residents and motorists to stay away from areas prone to floodin»»»

Damascus, Oct. 28 (SANA) Finance Minister Mohammad Yusr Barnieh met with a delegation from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in Damascus on Tuesday to discuss aligning the organization’s proposed industrial recovery program with Syria’s national priorities and mobilizin»»»

By Staff, Agencies American rapper Macklemore has reaffirmed his unwavering support for the Palestinian people, pledging to stand up for their rights and freedom until his “last breath,” amid reported tensions with English singer Ed Sheeran over his outspoken pro-Palestinian stance. Speaking at the»»»

It is the first visit by an Iraqi prime minister since Sharaa took power DAMASCUS Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi arrived in Damascus on Wednesday and was met by President Ahmed Al Sharaa, Syrian state media said, as the neighbours seek to bolster economic and energy cooperation. It is the first »»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc held steady at 54 seats, while the opposition bloc led by centrist former military chief Gadi Eisenkot rose to 49, with 84 percent of ballots counted, according to the elections committee. Arab parties were projected to hold 17 seats, the »»»

ISTANBUL: Turkiye hosted talks between Libya’s eastern and western administrations last week with an ultimate goal of reunifying them, but no agreement has emerged, a senior Turkish official familiar with the talks told AFP Wednesday. “Discussions have so far focused primarily on military unificati»»»

BREAKING NEWSPublic urged to follow updates as Sharjah tackles oil spill threat Dubai: Sharjah has temporarily closed its city beaches as a precaution against marine pollution from an oil spill involving a tanker, the Sharjah Government Media Bureau said on Wednesday. The closure is part of proacti»»»

Three more UAE universities make their rankings debut among 322 institutions assessed The United Arab Emirates has strengthened its position as a leading regional hub for higher education, with 19 UAE universities featured in the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2027, including three institutions»»»

New KU-MIRA initiative aims to strengthen women's careers and leadership in science Khalifa University of Science and Technology has launched KU-MIRA (Mentoring & Impact in Research & Academia), a new institutional initiative designed to advance women’s scientific and academic leadership across sci»»»

Bulgargaz will revise its proposed natural gas price for November, while Prime Minister Rumen Radev said household electricity and heating prices would remain unchanged through July 1, 2027, and pledged measures to protect consumers from rising energy costs. Bulgargaz Executive Director Georgi Tata»»»

President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam have not received any “official guarantees” from Hezbollah regarding not engaging in a new war in support of Iran, an official source said. Speaker Nabih Berri also has not received “any pledge of this kind," the source told the Nidaa al-Watan ne»»»

Continue the Change leader Assen Vassilev Wednesday said he would file a defamation lawsuit against National Service for Protection chief General Emil Tonev for his role in the 2022 arrest of GERB leader and former prime minister Boyko Borissov. "I will file a lawsuit. There is no way I could have »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Over 84% of ballots counted in Israeli elections: Netanyahu’s bloc leads count with 54 seats, short of majority; Eisenkot-led bloc at 49, A»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe ‘Israel’ Counts Votes as Parties Fall Short of Knesset Majority 28-10-2026 13:32 PM Israeli PM and Chairman of Likud Benjamin Netanyahu at »»»

BELGRADE - Red Star Belgrade defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 100-78 in a EuroLeague Basketball Round 8 game at home on Tuesday evening. Red Star now have five wins and three defeats in the competition, while Maccabi have two wins and six defeats. A very inspired Tyson Carter led the hosts to victory with»»»

Passengers paying up to $440,000 for cabins ordered off ship within hours Dubai: A dream of travelling the world aboard a floating home has ended abruptly for around 200 passengers stranded in Cambodia after soaring fuel costs linked to the Iran war forced a US-based cruise operator to suspend oper»»»

There is a very old writing, often analyzed in the public space, which is directly related to the story of the evolution of humanity – the Book of Enoch. In this work with deep religious dimensions, a very interesting story appears – the story of Azazel, a watcher angel who violates the order estab»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority has announced that certificates of analysis required to register sweetened drinks will be accepted electronically through the Dhareeba platform from November 1, 2026, through direct integration with laboratories accredited by the Ministry of Public Health and »»»

Firms earning Dh50m or more must appoint an accredited provider ahead of 2027 rollout The UAE's transition to mandatory electronic invoicing is entering a crucial phase, with the first compliance deadline approaching on 30 October 2026. While the immediate focus is on compliance to meet regulatory »»»

RIYADH: Saudi shipping company Bahri’s third-quarter net profit surged nearly ninefold to SR5.09 billion ($1.36 billion), up 890.7 percent year on year, driven by higher freight rates and increased activity in its oil transportation business. Bahri, formally known as The National Shipping Co. of Sa»»»

How it differs from top honour given twice to Sheikh Mohammed, once each to Trump, Modi Dubai: flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who was seriously injured while helping foil the alleged cockpit terror attack on flight FZ1073 on September 30, has been awarded the UAE’s First Class Order of Zaye»»»

President Joseph Aoun called on Wednesday for dialogue and moderation to resolve the country's crises. "Lebanon's problems cannot be solved except by adopting the language of moderation and dialogue, away from confrontation," Aoun said, adding that "there is no place for despair." Insisting that "t»»»

Moscow, Oct. 28 (TAP/ Meriem Khadhraoui)- The proceedings of the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit and the Economic and Humanitarian Forum commenced Wednesday in Moscow, unfolding a rich agenda of high-level and bilateral talks and agreements.Premier Sarra...»»»

The Haskovo District Court has ordered the pre-trial detention of 34-year-old Dutch national Volkan Aydin, who is wanted under a European Arrest Warrant in connection with five offences involving drugs and firearms. Aydin was detained at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint on October 24 while en»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) asked on Wednesday whether Bulgaria's security services had been warned by foreign counterparts a week before the arson attack on Starlink antennas in the country. Starlink is a network of low-Earth-orbit satellites. At a briefing in Parliament, Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair and D»»»

Right-wing Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has fled to the US following his election defeat to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Reuters and Brazilian news outlet Jovem Pan reported on Tuesday, citing sources. A senior US State Department official told AP on Tuesday that Bolsonaro and his fam»»»

DOHA The General Directorate of Industrial Security at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has called on visitors to desert and coastal areas, as well as campers, to strictly observe designated safety distances from oil and gas facilities and their transmission and distribution pipelines. In a public ad»»»

Retirees and workers homeless after cruise company runs out of funds Around 200 passengers who paid to live on a cruise ship while travelling the world were abruptly left in a Cambodian port after the company ran out of money, an official said on Wednesday. US-based operator Villa Vie Residences an»»»